Master Cookie Mix Recipes

MASTER HOLIDAY COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, egg yolks and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week., Master Cookie Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Easy Almond Bars, Chocolate-Hazelnut Pinwheels, Holiday Thumbprint Cookies and Peppermint Twists.

MASTER BAKING MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Store in airtight container in a cool, dry place or freeze for up to 6 months., Master Baking Mix may be used to prepare the following recipes: Fruit Cobbler, Blueberry Quick Bread and Yellow Cake.

AWESOME HOMEMADE COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• Clean and dry a 1-quart Mason jar and lid. Combine M&M's® and chocolate chips in a small bowl; set aside.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set a jar funnel on top of the Mason jar and pour in flour mixture. Tap on the counter to settle ingredients.
• Add brown sugar and press down hard, against the edges of the jar and in the middle, to make it as flat as possible. Pour in white sugar and tap to settle. Add oats and press down lightly to flatten. Fill to the top with candy mixture, adding or removing candy if necessary. Seal jar and attach baking instructions on a gift tag.

BASIC COOKIE MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
• Sift the mixture twice.
• Store in a tightly covered, labeled container for up to 3 months in a cool, dry place.
• For Sugar Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
• With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into 1" balls; arrange them about 2" apart on 2 lightly greased 13" X 9" baking sheets Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
• Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
• The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.
• For Chocolate Chip Cookies use: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• In a large bowl, combine the Basic Cookie Mix, butter, egg, and vanilla.
• Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, distributing them well.
• With lightly floured hands, shape the dough into 1" balls; arrange them about 2" apart on 2 lightly greased 13" X 9" baking sheets Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden.
• Let cool for 1-2 minutes on the baking sheets; using a spatula, transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
• The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 1 wk.